You’ve got your encoder configured, your RTMP keys copied into place, and your stream destinations lined up—website, Facebook, YouTube, maybe a satellite campus or two. On paper, it looks straightforward. But then Sunday morning arrives, and one platform buffers while another drops entirely. Your team scrambles to troubleshoot, but viewers are already tuning out. The …
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You’re the tech team. When Sunday morning arrives, everything rests on your shoulders—and on whether your streaming setup actually works. Most streaming advice assumes you have a team. When you’re alone in the booth, that advice doesn’t help. You need a church live streaming approach built for your reality: one person, limited time, and zero …
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In a time when digital presence shapes every aspect of people’s lives, church growth is no longer strictly tied to physical space. Expansion doesn’t have to mean more buildings, more overhead, or more logistics. Live streaming opens new doors for churches looking to serve wider audiences in impactful ways. And the best part? You can …
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Social media is a great way to connect religion to audiences all around the world. Through live church services, whether through YouTube Live, Facebook Live, or any other live streaming platform, individuals have the ability to tune in to sermons from the comfort of their homes and never miss a beat. For a church to …
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Churches have always been about connection—whether it’s bringing people together in person or reaching those beyond the walls of your building. Live streaming is an essential way to extend that connection and share your message with more people. But with so many streaming platforms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options. The good news? …
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Churches have found a lot of success through launching online campuses. These virtual campuses offer a space for people who want to learn about and connect with a community in an online environment. It could be that they’re not comfortable attending a church yet or they are physically incapable of making it to church every …
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I never take for granted how privileged I am to use my experience and passion for digital video in a way that serves the Church. I’ve been blown away by the wide variety of clever streaming strategies that ministries execute. Some churches deliver a constant flow of fresh video content to their platforms; I’ve also …
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Consider this: How can your church reach the nations without digital tools? While possible, leveraging digital technology is undeniably more cost-effective and scalable. As church leaders, you likely have Matthew 28’s The Great Commission burned into your psyche. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and …
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Can live streaming your church services help solve one of the greatest public health crises of our time?
Lifeway has released some fascinating stats regarding visitors and online church services in recent months. One of the most interesting stats to me is that potential guests will watch online church services up to six times before they come to the physical building for that first visit—six times! Why are potential visitors watching so many …
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